ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association is proud to announce the launch of a new mobile application for the upcoming 2013 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition. This mobile app will provide event attendees, speakers, and exhibitors with easy access to the agenda, speaker bios, an exhibit floor map, and links to social media channels.

The mobile app will also send out alert notifications to announce changes and new information as they become available throughout the conference. The easiest way to access the app on your mobile device is by visiting www.afa.org/Conf2013Mobile. From there, you will be able to bookmark the page, or download it as a shortcut on your smartphone's home screen.

A mobile app help desk will be available across from AFA's registration desk on Monday, September 16th, and Tuesday, September 17th. The Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Mobile App was made possible through the generous support of The Boeing Company.

The Air & Space Conference will be held September 16-18, 2013, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, just across the river from Alexandria and minutes from downtown Washington, DC. Hear the latest updates on the Air Force and aerospace community in our 55 conference sessions; see over 80 exhibitors in our 50,000 square feet of exhibit space and network with colleagues at one of our many receptions.

Official Air Force participation has been approved for the conference. All military members on Active Duty and DoD civilian personnel are invited to attend the conference free of charge. Additionally, the exhibit hall is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Free shuttles sponsored by Northrop Grumman, are available from the Pentagon, JB Andrews, JB Anacostia-Bolling and the King Street Metro stop. Register now online and visit the Air & Space Conference website for more information.

The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we:

EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security.

ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education.

SUPPORT the Total Air Force family and promote aerospace education.

AFA has 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 100,000 members. Visit AFA on the internet at www.afa.org.